Maybe you picked up yoga during the pandemic and then the habit petered out once the restrictions were lifted—or you’ve never given it a try but feel like you may be ready. Almost. Wherever you’re at with your experience level, there’s a yoga practice out there for you. And if you’re just waiting for one […]
For a long time, I was all about hardcore workouts: HIIT, cycling, powerlifting, and kettlebell sessions where I felt every joint strain under pressure, sweated through my clothes, and had to double up on socks to avoid blisters from my spin shoes. I was a soft girl with a soft body taking on hard workouts, […]
(A late post and I missed most of July’s tastings due to travels and England’s Euro games! ) Our June themes started with Northern Italy and, as I tend to find, a selection of enjoyable if fairly simple white wines. By far the most interesting was Foscarino, Saoave Classico, 2021. Golden with a little smoke […]
Things have changed at this swanky cocktail bar. There have already been several several culinary incarnations here at one of the swankiest drinks venues in town. The latest is Shio who describe themselves as Modern Asian small plates. The aesthetic remains a pleasingly low-lit, art-deco affair. Well spaced tables and booths sit around a central […]
Upper Parliament street has had a couple of new openings. While Boto hasn’t matched the fanfare of neighbouring Zaap’s new fried chicken concept I wanted to try this modest independent offering. As is often the case with Japanese restaurants the decor is minimalist, some bar seating overlooks the chefs at work alongside half a dozen […]